Preparation pathway

First Reconciliation

Preparation for children receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time, normally in coordination with their broader faith formation.

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Who this is for

First Reconciliation

Baptized Catholic children preparing to celebrate Reconciliation for the first time. If your child was baptized in another parish or has a different sacramental history, contact us so we can determine the right next step.

Important

Exact requirements depend on each person’s situation.

This page provides general guidance. Parish-published dates, forms, and requirements below are the reference for the current year. If the sacramental history is not straightforward, contact us before completing forms.

Typical next steps

1
Confirm the child’s sacramental history and enrollment in the appropriate formation process.
2
Participate in parish and family preparation focused on mercy, sin, forgiveness, conscience, and the rite of Reconciliation.
3
Celebrate First Reconciliation on the date provided by the parish.

What you may need

Baptismal record if the child was baptized outside St. Andrew’s
Current family/contact information
Any forms or registrations listed below

Do not send sacramental certificates, identification numbers, or private documents through the contact form.

Action items

Forms & registration

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There are currently no published forms for this sacrament.

Upcoming dates

Published events connected with this preparation pathway.

No upcoming dates are published yet. Check the calendar or contact us to confirm the current schedule.

Preparation resources

Parish-published material to support this preparation.

There are not yet additional published resources for this sacrament.

Does your situation not fit neatly here?

That is normal. Send us the person’s age and which sacraments they have already received, and we’ll help identify the next step.